What is Earth Systems???

The study of Earth and of the universe around it. Like other sciences, it assumes that the causes of natural events, or phenomena can be discovered through careful observation and experimentation. What is Earth Systems???

What are the Branches of Earth Systems??? Geology Oceanography and Hydrology Meteorology Astronomy What are the Branches of Earth Systems???

Geology - The study of origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth such as: Elements Minerals Rocks Soil Geology

Geology Play Pangea Play plate tectonics Magnetic strips of Ocean Floor Play all the examples Geology

Metamorphic Igneous Geology Sedimentary

Geology- Minerals

Geology-Soil

Oceanography and Hydrology 2. Oceanography - The scientific study of the ocean including: Properties of Ocean water Movements of ocean water Characteristics of the ocean floor Organisms that live in the ocean Oceanography and Hydrology

Oceanography and Hydrology Play hydrologic cycle Oceanography and Hydrology

3. Meteorology - Scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere especially in relation to : Weather Climate Meteorology

Astronomy 4. Astronomy - Scientific study of the universe. This is one of the oldest branches of Earth Science. Babylonians charted the positions of planets and stars nearly 4,000 years ago. Astronomy

Play Earth at different places in space Play Moon phases Astronomy